BMW MOTORRAD K 1200 R Sport User manual

K1200 R
Respect.
BMW Motorrad
Urban
K 1200 R
The Ultimate
Riding Machine
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town
The BMW K 1200 R is the most powerful series production naked bike ever. Period.
This
for the
ain’t big enough
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both of us.
2 - 3
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Nobody needs a 4-cylinder engine that produces 163 bhp (120 kW) of power and 127 Nm of torque. But who wants to be a nobody?
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4 - 5
16 3 bhp
atyour command.
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Testosterone
in your tank.
From bottom to skyscraping top of the rev range, the 6-speed transmission gives you total control.
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6 - 7
Mean
streets.
Somebody has to take control.
Precision and power: the new version of BMW Motorrad Integral ABS is available as an option.
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The looks of the BMW K 1200 R are designed to scare off the faint-hearted. This is a potent blend of technology and soul.
Sex:
male.
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8-9
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Some roads look better than they ride. That’s why the chassis of the K 1200 R is equipped with the BMW Motorrad Duolever and the BMW Motorrad
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Paralever. ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) is available as an option, for the perfect suspension set-up at the touch of a button.
Haveyour
own
way.
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Life is an action movie.
Scratch the surface of Los An-
geles, and you’ll ²nd a city that’s a
world away from the tourist clichés
of the stars on the Walk of Fame,
the Hollywood sign and Mann’s
Chinese Theatre.
Los Angeles is a city of gangs,
strip joints, bars and mean streets.
In the undergrowth of the urban
jungle, it’s all about the survival of
the ²ttest. Find yourself down a
back street late at night and you’d
better be able to handle yourself.
The glamour of Beverley Hills
seems light years away, not just
a few blocks.
Los Angeles is a city of asphalt,
criss-crossed by enormous
14-lane freeways. In rush hour
of course, it’s best to avoid them,
and instead give your BMW
K 1200 R free rein on the
legendary “PCH” (Paci²c Coast
Highway). And Los Angeles is a
city with attitude. People here
are used to fronting up and
showing what they’re made of.
But if you’re on the world’s most
powerful production naked bike,
that shouldn’t be a problem.
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12-13 Technology
Accessories
Optional equipment
Colours and
technical data
Urban
K 1200 R
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A 4-cylinder
The BMW Motorrad in-line
4-cylinder engine is the reason
why the BMW K 1200 R is the
most powerful series production
naked bike around. It delivers
superlative performance, its low
centre of gravity contributing to
the bike’s outstanding handling.
With this engine, the K 1200 R
is the ultimate BMW Motorrad
muscle bike.
A 163-bhp catapult.
Optimized airflow in the intake
and exhaust ports and a straight
manifold help the BMW K 1200 R
to push back the boundaries
of motorcycle performance. Its
163 brake horsepower (120 kW)
catapult it from 0 to 100 km/h in
just 2.9 seconds, while an enor-
mous 130 Nm of torque ensures
an instant response whenever
you need it.
Lateral thinking that
gives you the edge.
The BMW K 1200 R’s engine
is laterally mounted. Angling the
cylinder bank forward by
55 degrees and using dry sump
lubrication allows the centre of
grav ity to be lowered significantly,
making the bike easier to handle.
The narrowness of the water-
cooled engine makes the bike
more ergonomic, allowing the
rider to lean harder into corners,
while its clever layout helps
to reduce the size and weight of
the engine and do away with
unnecessary cables and hoses.
Toys for the big boys.
Close gear ratios and a precise
shifting mechanism are essen-
tial on any performance bike.
That’s why the BMW K 1200 R
comes with an advanced 6-speed
manual transmission that allows
riders to convert the power of the
4-cylinder engine into jaw-
dropping acceleration. Shifting
gears is a breeze, gearbox re-
sponse immediate and precise.
The whole drive train has been
designed with one thing in
mind: ultimate performance.
Performance-enhancing
technology.
The cylinder heads on the new
BMW K 1200 R are derived
directly from those used in
Formula One cars. The engine’s
16 valves are operated by rocker
arms, minimising friction and
increasing durability at engine
speeds of up to 11,000 rpm.
The low weight of the moving
parts and the rigidity of the valve
train reduce the stresses on indi-
vidual components, resulting in
smooth torque delivery and the
legend ary reliability you expect
from BMW Motorrad.
urban symphony.
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rpm 5.000 7.000 9.000 11.000
Power output and torque for the 4-cylinder engine
Based on technology used in
Formula One cars, the 16 valves
are operated by rocker arms,
minimising friction and increas-
ing durability at high revs.
Its 4-cylinder engine makes the
BMW K 1200 R the most powerful
production naked bike ever built.
163 bhp (120 kW) and 127 Nm
deliver awesome performance.
The 6-speed transmission of the BMW
K 1200 R converts the power of the four
cylinders into outstanding acceleration.
14-15
kW
20
40
60
80
100
Maximum power
output
163 bhp (120 kW)
at 10,250 rpm
Nm
40
80
Maximum torque
127 Nm
at 8,250 rpm
140
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Show your true feelings
for the road.
The suspension of the BMW
K 1200 R sets new standards.
Combining sportsbike handling,
responsiveness, practicality, and
safety, it takes riding pleasure to
the next level.
Perfect in any situation.
The BMW Motorrad Duolever.
The BMW K 1200 R is equipped
with the patented BMW
Motorrad Duolever front wheel
suspension system. This innova-
tive technology manages to
accommodate apparently contra-
dictory demands: the smooth
high-speed cruising of a long
wheelbase, and agile cornering
performance. Its double trailing
arm construction separates sus-
pension and wheel control func-
tions, improving ride comfort,
increasing the torsional
rigidity of the fork, and significantly
reducing brake dive. The steering
head angle of 61 degrees gives
the motorcycle excellent manoeuv-
rability.
The BMW Motorrad Duolever
delivers precise steering, involving
feedback,and extremely stable
braking. The Duolever is mounted
low on the frame. This results in a
lower centre of gravity and better
balance, while also making space
for a larger airbox, and as such
plays a part in the K 1200 R’s
outstanding performance.
The sensitive side of the
world’s most powerful
production naked bike.
The BMW Motorrad Paralever.
With its Paralever rear wheel
control system, BMW Motorrad
has developed the perfect com-
plement to the Duolever. The
Paralever system combines the
functions of power transmis-
sion and suspension, negating
the effect of drive shaft vibrations.
The positioning of the Paralever
strut over the shaft drive ensures
good ground clearance, while the
progressive inverse kinematics
deliver outstanding suspension
response. The low weight of
the Paralever reduces the
unsprung mass, and its small
size has enabled the designers
to give the bike a slender profile.
In perfect harmony.
The Duolever and Paralever work
together to deliver exceptional
active safety, class-leading ride
comfort and outstanding handling.
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The sophisticated geometry improves
damping and reduces brake dive.The
separation of damping and suspension
functions markedly improves handling.
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The BMW Motorrad Duolever is a
revolution in motorcycle design.
It delivers agile handling, precise
steering feedback and a high level
of stability under braking.
The BMW Motorrad shaft drive is
incorporated into the swinging arm.
This low-maintenance solution is
extremely durable, while delivering
consistently excellent performance.
The laterally mounted engine,
with its cylinder bank angled
forward by 55 degrees and dry
sump lubrication, provides an
extremely low centre of gravity.
The BMW Motorrad Paralever
combines the functions of rear wheel
suspension and power transmission.
For better ground clearance, the Para-
lever torque reactor strut is positioned
over the swinging arm (not shown).
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King of the road.
Electronic Suspension
Adjustment (ESA).*
Up until now, different surfaces,
varying loads and individual riding
styles all made manual suspen-
sion adjustment a tricky business.
Achieving optimum balance in the
preloading of springs and sus-
pension requires a great deal of
experience and judgment. The
BMW K 1200 R does away with
manual suspension tuning, thanks
to the innovative Electronic
Suspension Adjustment (ESA)
system.* The settings selected
are displayed on the large Info
Flatscreen.
Load settings.
When stationary and with the
engine running, the rider can
adjust suspension preload to the
current level of load (rider only,
rider with luggage or rider with
passenger and luggage) at the
touch of a button.
Riding style settings.
ESA makes it possible for riders
to adjust the suspension while
on the move, to suit their own
personal riding style and road
conditions. At the touch of a but-
ton, riders are able to choose
between three settings (Normal,
Comfort and Sport) for front and
rear suspension. The damper
settings – rebound at the front,
rebound and compression at
the rear – are then adjusted
automatically.
Perfect road holding,
all the time.
With its easy operation and opti-
mised suspension set-up, ESA
makes a significant contribution
to rider safety and comfort. It is
exclusive to BMW Motorrad.
The calm before the storm.
Behind the windshield.
Sleek and compact, the BMW
K 1200 R’s windshield offers
riders excellent protection from
wind and weather. The optional
sports windshield offers even
higher levels of protection
(see picture, left). Developed
in a wind tunnel, its shape is
designed to direct the airflow
around the rider, making for a
relaxed riding experience even at
high speeds. Windshields and
fork and radiator covers were all
tested in a wind tunnel to ensure
optimum airflow to the radiator.
ESA normal setting:
the standard setting for
everyday riding. Illustrated:
spring preload for rider with
passenger (and luggage).
ESA sports setting:
for more involving feedback
during hard riding. Illustrated:
rider only.
* Optional equipment
Control centre.
ESA: sample settings
ESA comfort setting:
for touring. Illustrated:
spring preload for
rider with luggage.
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